Didn’t you read a similar article last year claiming “The Worst Allergy Season”? Don’t think too hard about it – You probably did. Every year, pollen season is getting gradually worse than the previous year. In fact, according to allergy experts, pollen counts are expected to be even double what are now in about thirty-five […]
If you’re shopping around for Soundproofing solutions, you’ve probably heard something about the OITC rating System. A relatively new way of measuring sound transmission, an OITC rating (which stands for Outdoor–Indoor Transmission Class) provides information about how well a barrier blocks against certain types of frequencies. But is it useful for you? The Difference […]
Every day, we are bombarded with a barrage of sounds, whether it be honking cars, roaring airplanes, or even the neighborhood dog’s incessant barking. As a result of the rise in frequency and volume of unwanted noise in growing towns and cities, many people have made the wise decision to install soundproof windows in a […]
As the landscapes of our towns and cities continue to grow and expand, so too does the amount of noise we each encounter every day. Construction sites, traffic, and the neighbor’s lawnmower are just a few sources of unwanted noise that are not only annoying, but also impacting our health. Recent studies have found a […]
Walking through the streets of New York City, it is very apparent why its been nicknamed “The City that Never Sleeps.” Honking taxis, loud-talking passersby, and screeching subway trains are sounds that now characterize the Big Apple. As a result, noise is the #1 complaint among the city’s residents, and for good reason. While the […]
For years, New York City has boasted the nickname “The City that Never Sleeps,” representing its bustling streets full of honking taxis at all hours and vibrant nightlife. Today, this name has started to take on another meaning. Research has found that the average New Yorker gets just six hours and 47 minutes of sleep […]
Much like air, food, and water, every human being needs sleep in order to live and maintain their overall mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Though sleep is necessary for everyone, there is one group for which proper restorative sleep is particularly important: Adolescents. Looking back at our middle and high school years, we can each […]
Although summer is slowly coming to an end, there are never a shortage of events and festivals in the Big Apple! Some highly anticipated activities include movies in the park (Die Hard is playing on the 27th!), the Electric Zoo Festival, and the Jazz Age Lawn Party. However, traffic, action, electric-dance and jazz are not […]
